Acer has officially launched its latest AI-powered gaming laptops — the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI — in India. Designed to meet the growing demand for intelligent performance and high-end gaming features, the laptops come equipped with top-tier processors, advanced cooling systems, and NVIDIA's latest graphics technologies.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI starts at ₹2,29,999, while the Helios Neo 16S AI comes in at a more affordable ₹1,54,999. Both models will be available via:
Acer Exclusive Stores
Acer E-store
Amazon
Flipkart
Croma
Reliance Digital
Vijay Sales
This launch brings the Indian market in line with Acer’s global rollout, as the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI had previously debuted worldwide in February.
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI:
16-inch WQXGA IPS display
240Hz refresh rate
1ms response time
500 nits peak brightness
100% DCI-P3 color gamut
16-inch WQXGA OLED panel
90% screen-to-body ratio
Slim profile at 18.9mm
Designed as a more compact and portable option
Both displays promise immersive visuals tailored for competitive gaming and creative workflows alike.
Both laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors, backed by up to:
64GB DDR5 RAM
2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage
The GPU onboard is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, delivering an impressive 992 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI computing performance. This ensures seamless gaming, multitasking, and high-speed rendering for content creators.
These laptops come loaded with NVIDIA DLSS 4, enabling:
Multi-Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
Super Resolution
Along with fourth-generation ray tracing and Reflex 2 tech, Acer uses NVIDIA Blackwell architecture for real-time ray tracing powered by neural rendering.
Acer equips both devices with its next-generation thermal management system:
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans
Liquid metal thermal compound
Vector heat pipes
To enhance user experience, the laptops also feature:
Four-zone RGB backlit keyboard
Customisable RGB lid logo
Personalisation via PredatorSense utility app with a dedicated Copilot AI key
The app allows gamers to monitor system health, tweak overclocking settings, and access AI enhancements.
Both Predator Helios models include a rich array of connectivity ports and wireless options:
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi 6E
USB Type-C
Gigabit Ethernet
These features make them suitable for not only gaming, but also for heavy creative workflows and productivity tasks.
Conclusion
With the launch of the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 16S AI in India, Acer has set a new benchmark for AI-driven gaming laptops. The powerful internals, futuristic design, and advanced thermal solutions ensure that both models cater to pro-level gamers, developers, and power users alike.